Matariki is the 7 stars which are all so known as the 7 sisters.it take's place in
2015 – 18 June
2016 – 6 June
2017 – 25 June
2018 – 15 June
Why is Matariki important? Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future.
How is Matariki celebrated?
Traditionally Matariki was celebrated by gathering with whanau (family) and reflecting on the past. The festival’s
connection to the stars provided an opportunity for families to remember their whakapapa (genealogy) and those
ancestors who had passed away to the heavens. Offerings were made to land-based gods who would help provide
good crops, and new trees were planted to signal new beginnings.
Many of these traditional celebrations are still practiced today, however there are many others ways that Matariki is
celebrated also. Most celebrations focus around music, song, dance, food and family, and celebrations can last up to
3 days.
Matariki is the 7 stars which are all so known as the 7 sisters.it take's place in
2015 – 18 June
2016 – 6 June
2017 – 25 June
2018 – 15 June
Why is Matariki important?
Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be
determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more
productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the
past and the future.
How is Matariki celebrated?
Traditionally Matariki was celebrated by gathering with whanau (family) and reflecting on the past. The festival’sconnection to the stars provided an opportunity for families to remember their whakapapa (genealogy) and those
ancestors who had passed away to the heavens. Offerings were made to land-based gods who would help provide
good crops, and new trees were planted to signal new beginnings.
Many of these traditional celebrations are still practiced today, however there are many others ways that Matariki is
celebrated also. Most celebrations focus around music, song, dance, food and family, and celebrations can last up to
3 days.
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